Anthony Edwards Says He Views Kyrie Irving As The Greatest Point Guard

Anthony Edwards hailed Kyrie Irving as the greatest point guard ever after a fierce Christmas Day matchup where the Timberwolves beat the Mavericks 105-99.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame the Dallas Mavericks in a star-studded Christmas Day clash 105-99, as they avenged a loss from earlier this season. Kyrie Irving did everything he could to lead the Mavs to a 28-point comeback with a masterclass after Luka Doncic left the game due to injury but fell short to Anthony Edwards and company.

Edwards reflected on the matchup with Irving after the game, hailing Irving as his favorite and the greatest point guard ever.

“Kyrie, to me, is the greatest point guard. Anytime he gets going, it’s tough to stop him. We got a couple of big stops down the stretch and we got some buckets, which helped us.”

“He knows he’s my favorite point guard of all time, so it’s a battle. Last year in the Playoffs, we were battling. I love to battle against him, the isos, and the matchups.”

Irving reacted to Edwards’ praise of him, calling it inspirational.

“It’s inspirational, man. The next generation, they’re a little different but I gotta give them credit, they challenge us to get better. They challenge us to be the heroes they saw growing up, even when you’re playing against them. They get up into your body but also they’re gonna see you be special. I have a few relationships like that around the league.” 

“There was an interview with Bron Steph and KD where you can hear the admiration can’t necessarily be there, but underneath that, we all respect each other and have to toe the line, but I’m trying to win man. I know those guys are the same and we talk like this because we’re media trained, but on the court, we’re trying to rip each other’s hearts out, especially the great ones.”

Irving scored 39 points (14-27 FG) in the game, with 15 coming in the fourth quarter to bring the Mavericks close to completing a 28-point comeback in a game where they lost Luka Doncic to a calf injury after the Slovenian put up 14 points (5-9 FG) and five rebounds in 16 minutes.

Edwards put up 26 points (11-24 FG), eight rebounds, and five assists in the strong win, while Julius Randle had another great night in his hometown of Dallas, putting up 23 points (6-13 FG), 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Rudy Gobert had a strong double-double with 14 points (6-7 FG) and 10 rebounds.

This was a tense Playoff rematch between the teams that looked like a foregone conclusion when the Wolves led by 17 points at the half and Doncic had left the game due to injury. The Mavericks were down 28 points with two minutes left in the third quarter, but Irving would take off and make a comeback but fell five points short.

Irving is averaging 24.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists this season, continuing to excel on the Mavericks in a contract year. He will now be tasked with keeping Dallas competitive over the next month as Doncic will likely miss an extended period to fully heal up from his calf injury.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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